by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 11, 2022 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jordan
Day 11 – Friday, November 11: Allenby Bridge, Mt. Nebo, Machearus, Petra Today was a transitional day. Those in the group who did not choose the Jordan optional tour flew home either today or tonight while 23 of us crossed the border into Jordan. Following breakfast...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 10, 2022 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jerualem
Day 10 – Thursday, November 10: City of David, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Southern Wall Excavations, Western Wall, Free Time, Garden Tomb Today was our last day in Jerusalem. The weather was once again sunny in the morning, with mixed clouds in the afternoon, with highs in...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 9, 2022 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Judean Desert
Day 9 – Wednesday, November 9: Judean Desert – Wadi Qelt Hike, Israel Museum, Yad Vashem, Jerusalem Today we began in the Judean Desert and then returned to Jerusalem to visit two museums. While the rained hard during the night (and a few showers this...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 8, 2022 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Life of Jesus
Day 8 – Tuesday, November 8: Mt. of Olives, Old City, Pool of Bethesda, Holy Sepulcher Church, Shephelah: Gezer, Beth Shemesh, Socoh/Elah Valley, Bethlehem Today was our first day in the Jerusalem area. We actually spent the entire morning in Jerusalem, first on the... by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 20, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jerualem
Day 11 – Tuesday, September 20: Yad Vashem, Israel Museum, Garden Tomb, Farewell Dinner, Flight Home (for those not doing the Turkey extension) On this last day of the Israel portion off the tour, we started at 7:30 once again. The temps were beautiful today, with a...
